COVID-19 Hub
COVID-19 Hub
TC Group is here to support you and your business through these unprecedented times. Our COVID-19 Hub is an information resource and place to find answers to the most important questions, enabling you to keep your business operational during this challenging period. Inside, you will find useful details on Government support for businesses and individuals as well as a wide range of practical advice from our specialists in each of the key areas where you may need assistance.
Client Services
Please note our physical premises are now closed. Although we have adapted our processes, we continue to manage our post daily, and you should experience minimal to no disruption to our handling and response times. All other services are continuing as normal. Most staff now work from home, and we will ensure that we continue to support you in the usual way via calls, emails and video conferencing.
Increased Fraud Risk
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus to target potential victims. Please take all necessary steps to ensure you are not one of them. Wherever possible you should send documents and transfer money electronically, rather than sending forms and cheques in the post. It is also important to be vigilant when it comes to making transactions online.
Tax initiativeS
Government tax breaks, deferrals, and other areas where TC Group can help.
HR Support
Government employment support and TC Group HR strategy
Financial Guidance
Government financial support and guidance available at TC Group
COVID-19 Updates
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 30th September 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has been supporting businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employees who have been on furlough or partial furlough for the last 19 months. This support will end on Thursday, 30th September 2021. Many...
Government announces National Insurance and dividend tax increases
The Government has announced a considerable investment in both the NHS and Social Care. To fund this investment, the Government have introduced the Health and Social Care Levy from April 2022. The NHS and Social Care Levy will raise the additional tax as follows:...
Self Employed Income Support Claim Portal Opens today
The claim process for the 5th tranche of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) opened today, and all claims need to be made by 30th September. HMRC will have contacted you if they believe you are eligible to claim SEISS and will have informed you of the date...
Government issues further guidance on the fifth Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
The fifth Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant, which covers the period from May to September 2021, is available to be claimed from late July. If you are potentially eligible, then HMRC will contact you in mid-July. The qualifying criteria under the fifth...
Changes To Furlough Pay – What You Need To Know
As outlined in previous communications, the amount employers can claim in furlough pay from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will reduce at the end of June. Below we summarise everything you need to know. What employers can claim: For periods ending on or...
VAT Deferral Payment Scheme – Action required by 21st June
This article is a reminder not to delay if you want to join the VAT deferral payment scheme in order to spread payments of the VAT you deferred in the period from 20th March to 30th June 2020. To re-cap, in amongst the raft of measures to assist businesses during the...
The Government have issued further guidance on the Fourth Self Employed Income Support Scheme Grant
The online service to claim the fourth Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant will be available from late April and HMRC will contact you in mid-April if you are eligible, together with a date from which you can make your claim. The qualifying criteria have...
The Government’s Restart Grant Scheme opens today
The Restart Grant Scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID restrictions are lifted. The grants are available from 1st April 2021. Eligible businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors may be entitled to a one-off...
Business Rates Relief for businesses outside of the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors
The Government has announced a new targeted £1.5 billion business rates relief package that will support businesses who have not benefited from the business rates relief applied to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. We have not seen the details of when this...